KATIE Boyle says every Socceroo needs to play like superstar Tim Cahill if they have any hope of beating World Cup giant The Netherlands on Thursday morning.

The Aussies will need to bring something special to the field after the Dutch team shocked millions worldwide by thrashing reigning world champion Spain 5-1.

Although the Socceroos have never lost to the Dutch, and hold a winning record in all international encounters, the opponents, including stars Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben, are clear favourites to win the Group B clash.

Ms Boyle, 26, of Glenelg, and Dutch friend Annemieke Hyland are among thousands of South Australians expected to stay up for the 1.30am match.

“I have the next couple of days off work, so it won’t be too bad,” she said.

“I’ll stay up and maybe have a couple of beers with some friends and watch it.”

Ms Boyle said the Aussies would need to play “extremely hard”.

“I hope that every player plays as good as (Tim) Cahill,” she said.

Ms Hyland, 21, of Glenelg, will be barracking from the opposition bench.